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IATA Diplomas provide industry-recognized qualifications for a wide range of aviation specializations.
Diplomas usually consist of four courses. Required courses are mandatory, and Elective courses allow you to choose from a selection of courses, all of which must be completed within three years.
Please note that a course may only count towards one diploma, with the exception of Required courses.
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How to apply for a diploma
- Complete all Required and selected Elective courses that make up the Diploma, within the allotted time frame.
- Please contact us to request your diploma, stating the title of the diploma you are applying for and the list of courses you completed for that diploma.
- IATA Training will issue your diploma upon verification of your eligibility.
Found 59 diplomas
Advanced Airport Operations Diploma
For operations and corporate airport personnel, this diploma combines courses in different areas of airport operations to enhance your knowledge.
Air Cargo Business Development Diploma
This virtual diploma gives in-depth exploration of the fundamentals and foundation of air cargo business management strategy, skills and development tools, and will equip you with critical competencies to succeed in an ever-changing global air cargo business environment.
Air Cargo Diploma (self-study)
This diploma will give you a well-rounded introduction to today’s complex air cargo industry, helping you get a head start in your career at an airline, freight forwarder or ground handling company. You will learn about the key stakeholders in the air cargo supply chain, how they operate, and the skill sets you need to stand out as a desirable candidate.
Air Cargo Management Diploma
Understand the complex and changing issues required to maximize all aspects of the cargo business.
Air Navigation Services Management Diploma
Be equipped to manage the challenging ANSP environment and learn how to run a business enterprise.
Airline Management Diploma
Gain the skills to anticipate, respond, and adapt to the demands of a changing industry.
Airline Operations Diploma
Learn the skills to manage airline operations, ground operations, and to implement emergency response programs.
Airline Quality Management Diploma
Learn how to design and implement a QMS that includes a document control system and internal audit processes.
Airline Sales Maximization Diploma
Achieve commercial objectives and stay competitive. Learn to gain market share, increase product awareness, and sustain growth.
Airport Operations Foundation Diploma (self-study)
This Diploma is designed to address the audience of prospective Airport and Ground Operations professionals. The variety of available courses gives the opportunity to identify the key areas required to be able to perform task safely and efficiently.
Airport Strategic Management Diploma
Combine courses in the areas of planning, management and business development for a complete overview of airport strategy.
Airside Operations Excellence Diploma
Learn to perform ramp handling services according to industry standards. Gain confidence in your ability to achieve safety while optimizing your station’s On-Time Performance (OTP).
Aviation Cyber Security Management Diploma
Gain complete and updated knowledge on the current cyber security issues and best practices with this Diploma, that has a unique focus on aviation.
Aviation Fundamentals Diploma (self-study)
This self-study diploma will provide new graduates looking to join the air transport industry or professionals looking to move into the industry, with a solid understanding of the industry. Learn about the history of aviation, its different components and interdependencies among: airlines, airports, civil aviation authorities and air navigation services that needs to work in harmony in order to ensure safety and efficiency. You will also discover proficient and effective ways of increasing sales and revenue with the right marketing strategy.
Aviation Policy and Regulations Diploma
An overview of the regulatory and legal regimes, as well as the international industry affairs applicable to all aspects of the aviation industry.
Aviation Safety Fundamentals Diploma (self-study)
This self-study diploma will provide new graduates looking to join the air transport industry or professionals looking to move into the aviation industry specifically within the area of aviation safety.
Aviation Security Management Diploma
Learn how to apply security measures in response to dynamic security demands.
Aviation Security Operations Diploma
Gain knowledge of security in a selection of operational areas and earn an industry recognized diploma.
Aviation Sustainability Champion Diploma
A blend of courses to help you to start on your road to environmental sustainability and gain a full understanding of the challenges that aviation is facing, ranging from carbon emissions, human and wildlife trafficking, including the public perception of aviation and greenwashing.
Aviation Sustainability Practitioner Diploma
You will learn through a hands-on course how to design a sustainability strategy, explore more about environmental management systems and gain a good understanding of how carbon markets work, all of which are key elements in reducing a company’s environmental impact.
Cargo Leadership Development Program with Harvard Business Publishing
This program comprises cargo training through IATA courses and management skills through Harvard ManageMentor (HMM) modules. Today’s managers and business leaders need to be equipped with the skills and behaviors required to achieve key commercial objectives. This advanced program will provide you with an in-depth exploration of the fundamentals of cargo airline business strategy, methodology and business development tools. The combination of IATA courses and HMM modules are designed to balance theory and practical application, and to equip you with critical competencies in cargo airline business management.
Civil Aviation Management Diploma
Strengthen your management skills and strategies to use in your civil aviation authority.
Commercial Management in Aviation Diploma
Designed for operations and other non-commercial professionals in the aviation industry. It focuses on building awareness and skills for understanding how and why airlines make commercial decisions and how such decisions impact operational quality and performance of an airline.
Dangerous Goods Management Diploma
Gain complete and updated knowledge on the latest dangerous goods training approach under Competency Based Training and Assessment (CBTA).